1966 Chevy II Idler arm.

tommy d · 08-11-2024, 10:03 PM

Is anyone running this idler on your Chevy II? The wheel stands are hard on the stock one making it loose and sloppy everytime I check it.

Paul Merolla · 08-12-2024, 07:09 AM

I have a stock idler with bearings instead of bushings, and haven't had any problems in the 12 seasons I've had the car done.

https://gmclassics.com/part/idler-ar...-original-arm/

James Perrone · 08-12-2024, 08:10 AM

I have the same one in my super stocker.
Nice piece
Make sure it?s tight

tommy d · 08-12-2024, 09:39 AM

I saw that bearing kit and was considering it. Thanks.

tommy d · 08-12-2024, 09:44 AM

James. That's good to hear. I was curious if it would be as strong as the factory arm since itsa welded tube? Must be if you're having good results. With the stock one it constantly needs "snugged" which worried me that I was pulling something out of its socket.

Lyn Smith · 08-12-2024, 10:00 AM

I have taken some of those idler bearing type idler arms off of cars with a lot of miles and they are still good and tight.

tommy d · 08-12-2024, 04:47 PM

Thanks.

08-11-2024, 10:03 PM	#1
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 803 Likes: 1,436 Liked 320 Times in 121 Posts	1966 Chevy II Idler arm. Is anyone running this idler on your Chevy II? The wheel stands are hard on the stock one making it loose and sloppy everytime I check it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?

08-12-2024, 07:09 AM	#2
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 598 Likes: 209 Liked 233 Times in 58 Posts	Re: 1966 Chevy II Idler arm. I have a stock idler with bearings instead of bushings, and haven't had any problems in the 12 seasons I've had the car done. https://gmclassics.com/part/idler-ar...-original-arm/

08-12-2024, 08:10 AM	#3
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,616 Likes: 3,031 Liked 1,660 Times in 392 Posts	Re: 1966 Chevy II Idler arm. I have the same one in my super stocker. Nice piece Make sure it?s tight __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

08-12-2024, 09:39 AM	#4
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 803 Likes: 1,436 Liked 320 Times in 121 Posts	Re: 1966 Chevy II Idler arm. I saw that bearing kit and was considering it. Thanks. __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?

08-12-2024, 09:44 AM	#5
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 803 Likes: 1,436 Liked 320 Times in 121 Posts	Re: 1966 Chevy II Idler arm. James. That's good to hear. I was curious if it would be as strong as the factory arm since itsa welded tube? Must be if you're having good results. With the stock one it constantly needs "snugged" which worried me that I was pulling something out of its socket. __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?

08-12-2024, 10:00 AM	#6
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,136 Likes: 232 Liked 868 Times in 164 Posts	Re: 1966 Chevy II Idler arm. I have taken some of those idler bearing type idler arms off of cars with a lot of miles and they are still good and tight.

08-12-2024, 04:47 PM	#7
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 803 Likes: 1,436 Liked 320 Times in 121 Posts	Re: 1966 Chevy II Idler arm. Thanks. __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?